The Midnight Banjo Show: Recent Episodes
Panos K
Looking for a Country Music Podcast that combines interactive storytelling with original commentary on your favourite genre?Combining Fiction and Music Commentary, we bring you The Midnight Banjo Show! The original Country Variety Podcast with a banjo muzak and a dark twist!Best listened to after midnight...
Season 1 Episode 6: Devil's Dream Pt I (STORY ONLY)
Fans of 'The Lore of the Eternal West', your moment has arrived!
Enjoy a whole episode of... story time, with little else!
Our next 'What the... Country?' part, complete with 'Episode Main' and 'Learn 2 Write' will be out in two weeks.
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Read the story on our blog:
https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/3378512175330641548
All sfx sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
MUSIC CREDITS
Music written and performed by Panos K:
Intro/Outro: 'Rhymeless Sonata'
'Pensive Part I'*
*Drum loop for 'Pensive' courtesy of:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuEqIPjjso
Bass by Paraskevi K
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This is the last part of our mini series 'A Country Song A Day'.
As a farewell to this impromptu format, we picked a David Bowie cover of a Pixies song that has a definite Southern flavour to it!
The rest of the season 'What the... Country?' will be back on the Tuesday after the next!
Stay tuned...
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'Cactus' Lyrics:
https://genius.com/David-bowie-cactus-lyrics
Diffuser article:
https://diffuser.fm/david-bowie-heathen-album/
All sound effects sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
MUSIC CREDITS:
'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash)
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Day 4 is... Brei Carter Day!
And our song pick is... 'Propane'!
Check out this rising Nashville Artist:
https://breicarter.com/
Here's our Carter playlist on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MXGU4msSOtQiE1dRB4k26?si=17bed2a77a6e4d40
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All sound effects sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
MUSIC CREDITS:
Intro: 'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash)
Outro: 'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick's instructional book 'Bluegrass Banjo')
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On Day 3, our mini series takes a decidedly darker turn.
Today's topic is controversial '90s Country hit 'Indian Outlaw'...
Join me in unpacking its racial baggage with a cup of coffee in hand!
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Access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/07/a-country-song-day-day-3.html
All sound effects sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
MUSIC CREDITS:
Intro: 'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash)
Music Break: 'Sound Of Hound' (teaser)
Tweet Background: 'Pianjo'
Outro: 'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick's instructional book 'Bluegrass Banjo')
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Day 2 of the mini series gives you the highlights of 'Castles', answering the questions:
- Why listen to this song?
What time of day is it most suited for?
What drink to accompany it with?
*Any further listening recommendations?
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'Chains Are Broken' announcement:
https://thedevilmakesthree.com/news/2018/6/4/new-album-chains-are-broken-out-august-24-2018
Album review:
https://www.popmatters.com/devil-makes-three-chains-are-broken-2597210514.html
PCM interview:
Pt I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfgyL0V6830
Pt II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6fybpJLsAw&t=165s
Our Dark Country episode:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.buzzsprout.com/1957735/10651627-s1e5-3-a-m
All sound effects sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
MUSIC CREDITS:
Intro: 'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash)
Outro: 'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick's instructional book 'Bluegrass Banjo')
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This is Day 1 of our mid-season week-long special series called 'A Country Song A Day'.
On this short episode, we explore the backstory of 'The Worst Country Song of All Time' by Brantley Gilbert, HARDY and Toby Keith in terms of the following questions:
- What is the song all about?
Why should I listen to it?
What time of day is it most suited for?
*Any further listening recommendations?
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Access our sources:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/07/a-country-song-day-day-1.html
Our episode on Brantley Gilbert:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1syg10JD10YLHMn33wFVrs?si=070e881fae53484b
All sound effects sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
MUSIC CREDITS:
Intro: 'If Johnny Played The Banjo' (inspired by Cash)
Outro: 'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick's instructional book 'Bluegrass Banjo')
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Up for something a little... different?
The Midnight Banjo Show is taking a short, one-week-long break from its usual format to present you with something a tad more direct, accessible and intriguing, while buying some valuable research time in preparation for the rest of the season and its finale ;-)!
This mini-series will span from Monday to Friday, starting on 11/7/22.
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MUSIC CREDITS
All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
Intro Music:
'If Johnny Played the Banjo' (inspired by the music of Johnny Cash)
Arranged and performed by Panos K.
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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 5: '3 a.m.' or... The Country Side of Brian!
Have you ever thought of Marilyn Manson's relationship to... Country Music?
I know I have!
And we are going to explore this and other darker aspects of Country Music, in this special on 'Dark Country'.
Fans of the story and 'Learn 2 Write' segments will have to bear with us for a couple of weeks or so, as we are trying out a new format. The old one will be back shortly...
Join the conversation:
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Access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/06/season-1-episode-5-sources.html
All sfx sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
Listen to the Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UexIFHpxZQ73GdNMj4JLw?si=7065834e8bba45b3
MUSIC CREDITS
The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922)
Music written and performed by Panos K:
Intro: 'Rhymeless Sonata'
'Pensive Part I'
'Crocodile Jim'*
'Believe'
'Saloon Banjo' (inspired by Pete Wernick)
*Drum loop for 'Pensive' courtesy of:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuEqIPjjso
** Drum loop and bass by Paraskevi K
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On this BONUS episode, we react to the Country Music Association's decision to ban the Confederate (Battle) flag in any form during CMA Fest of 2022.
Were they right to do so? Is this flag justly seen as a symbol of racism and division?
Or is it a testament to Southern heritage and pride?
To tell us what YOU think, go to our Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBanjoShow
Revolution And Ideology Podcast (Conf. Flag Episode):
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fpzSbvYIKa6NZocLKyN3R?si=faa875e2c37e4d53
Access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/06/bonus-episode-1-sources-breaking-news.html
All sound effects (including the muzak) sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
Thumbnail sourced from:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_flag_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America_(Rectangular).svg
See you in 2 weeks with Episode #5...
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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 4: 'Rednecks & The Red Carpet'
Chapter 3: 'Pleased To Meet You'
Congratulations on your performance last episode! You left your audience yearning for more! The show is over now, though, and a mysterious patron of the saloon wants to make your acquaintance. He's got an interesting proposition to make...
On Episode Main, we will concern ourselves with artists that fall within the category of 'Country Pop' or 'Pop Country', with a focus on Taylor Swift and Brantley Gilbert.
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Listen to this episode's intended soundtrack on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3w8tbREJ4YUSt8Jqi5KsGQ?si=88a5f62a50d44cd6&pt=4b2346d26bd00a0006e27f89e59077c4
Read the story and access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/
MUSIC CREDITS
All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
The focal song of the episode was:
'Rolex (R) On A Redneck' by Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean.
Any of the lyrics mentioned were adequately paraphrased so as to avoid any copyright infringement.
Music performed but not written by Panos K:
The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922).
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'Rhymeless Sonata' (Intro & Outro Theme)
'Roadtrip'
'12' (instrumental edit)
'Intro'
'Sound of Hound'
'Disco Grass'**
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*Bass by Paraskevi K and drum loop courtesy of:
https://www.looperman.com/loops/detail/102184/funk-drum-loop-by-lichdesgin-free-90bpm-funk-drum-loop
**Drum loop courtesy of:
https://www.looperman.com/loops/detail/272466/hard-drum-loop-free-100bpm-rock-drum-loop
***Drum loop courtesy of:
https://www.looperman.com/loops/detail/289665/dirty-drums-free-100bpm-pop-drum-loop
Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 3: 'Between a Rock and a... Country Boy'
Chapter 2: 'Enter the Banjo' (Pt II of II)
The time is nigh for 'You' to play your first notes on the banjo, while all eyes in the saloon are on you. Beware, though, for not everyone has your best interest in mind...
This episode's main musical focus are artists that are associated with a brand of Country which, albeit heavily influenced by Rock Music, is not usually labeled as 'Country Rock' or 'Southern Rock'.
Read the story here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-2_16.html
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Listen to this episode's intended soundtrack on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7r4tT9Hh6sIZIKZfIwBKWg?si=7e882c60ec5a4381&pt=b66dc341ae9f6e726fbe0b61ef5a058b
You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/season-1-episode-3-sources.html
Listen to the recommended Country History podcast 'Cocaine & Rhinestones' here:
https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/
The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art
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MUSIC CREDITS
All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
The two focal songs of the episode were:
'Cocaine' by J.J. Cale (as covered by Eric Clapton)
'Hillbilly Bone' by Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins
Any of the lyrics mentioned were adequately paraphrased so as to avoid any copyright infringement.
Music arranged and produced by Panos K:
'Hard Funky Jam' (heard early on and at the end of Episode Main)
All guitars: Sebastian Kizito
Bass: Akis a.ka. 'Rooster' (4Bitten)
Drums: Panos K
Arranged by Panos K & Sebastian Kizito
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'Rhymeless Sonata' (Intro & Outro Theme)
'Sound of Hound' (rock edit)
'Easiest Way Down'
'Everafter' (instrumental & acoustic edit)
'Black Day 2.2' by Innervision 33
'If Trace Played the Banjo'
'Tension'
'Pianjo'
'Pensive Parts I & II'*
*Written by Panos K but co-arranged with and wholly performed by Christos Koutalos
**Innervision 33 were:
Sebastian Kizito (guitar & vocals), Paraskevi K (synthesizer & vocals) and Panos K (drums & vocals)
The song was written by Sebastian Kizito
Drums by Panos K
Synthesizer by Paraskevi K
*** Co-written with Sebastian Kizito
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This is the Show's teaser... ;-)
All sound effects courtesy of:
https://freesfx.co.uk/sfx/
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'If Johnny Played The Banjo'
'Intro'
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Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 2: 'Johnny Cash & The Outlaw Bunch'
Chapter 2: 'Enter the Banjo' (Pt I of II)
In this episode, 'You' will be introduced to the 'painted' lady, who will take you by the hand and escort you deeper into this strange cantina.
In Episode Main, we are going to explore the movement of Outlaw Country, giving you a crash course on the When, Where, Why and By Whom of this subgenre, while paying a tribute to the music of Johnny Cash and his relationship with Glen Sherley.
Read the story here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-2.html
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Listen to this episode's intended soundtrack on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LKHD9ZnqyNeLKCQo04PkX?si=e4fcce3307d942ea&pt=a5b3e860e6fed3921c1afb06dd346d3a
You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/05/season-1-episode-2-sources.html
Listen to KCRWs 'Johnny Tried' here:
https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/lost-notes/johnny-tried-the-ballad-of-glen-sherley
The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art
MUSIC CREDITS
All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
The two focal songs of the episode were:
'Greystone Chapel' by Glen Sherley
'Highwayman' by The Highwaymen
The songs themselves were not played in the episode, and the portion of the lyrics mentioned was adequately paraphrased so as to avoid any copyright infringement.
Music performed but not originally written by Panos K:
The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922).
Music arranged and performed by Panos K:
'If Johnny Played the Banjo' (standard Country progression played in the style of Cash)
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'Rhymeless Sonata' (Intro & Outro Theme)
'Shoot In The Dark'* (instrumental edit)
'Sound of Hound' (strummed teaser)
'Believe' (instrumental/chill edit)
'Pianjo'
'Sound of Hound' (instrumental edit)
*Co-written with guitarist Sebastian Kizito who composed the tune's theme on the guitar, intended for the banjo
All rights reserved.
Season 1: 'What the... Country?'
Episode 1: 'Saloon Music: Fact or Fiction?'
Chapter 1: 'Enter the Gunslinger'
In this first episode, you will experience your first interaction with the creatures inhabiting the realm of the Eternal West. Stay vigilant, as nothing is what it seems!
In the meantime, we will explore the institution of the saloon in the Wild West, the patrons it used to attract, and, of course, the music of that time through auditory examples.
Read the story here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-lore-of-eternal-west-chapter-1.html
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Listen to this episode's intended soundtrack on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Lq8s0YpoOTKzhw9RT6eWP?si=2c7f36e0096844d9
You can access our sources here:
https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/2022/04/season-1-episode-1-saloon-music-fact-or.html
The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art
MUSIC CREDITS
All sound effects were sourced from:
https://freesfx.co.uk/
Scott Joplin compositions featured in the episode:
'Original Rags'
'Ragtime Dance'
'The Entertainer'
Other Tracks:
'Ragtime Getdown' by Holizna
'The Smiler' by Percy Wenrich (Zonophone Concert Band)
The above were sourced from the 'Free Music Archive':
https://freemusicarchive.org/
You can access the license here:
https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Music performed but not owned by Panos K:
'Ragtime Cowboy Joe', originally composed by Lewis F. Muir, Maurice Abrahams- lyrics written by Grant Clarke (1912).
This song has entered the Public Domain.
The muzak heard during the Call-to-Action is a mash-up of Bluegrass banjo licks inspired by various derivative versions of Eck Robertson's fiddle tune 'Sally Gooden' (1922).
The chordie tune heard after the coin dropped into the slot was inspired by Pete Wernick's instruction on stock progressions in his book 'Bluegrass Banjo', which you can acquire here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluegrass-Banjo-P-Wernick/dp/0825601487
The aforementioned links are not sponsored.
Music written and performed by Panos K:
'Rhymeless Sonata' (intro & Outro Theme)
'Pianjo'
All rights reserved.
Welcome to this brand new, banjo-themed show about the majestic world of Country Music, explored through the power of storytelling!
In this introductory episode, your host, Panos K, covers the basics ranging from a few words about his background to this podcast's mission. Yes, there is one!
The show's official launch date has been scheduled for mid- to late April, which will be followed by the release of a new episode every two weeks or twice a month from then on.
Check out our blog: https://themidnightbanjoshow.blogspot.com/.
Credits:
All sound effects were sourced from https://freesfx.co.uk/.
The show's original artwork was crafted by Aikaterini Valma:
http://instagram.com/aik_valma_art
The soundtrack you hear in the background is'Tension' by Panos K, played on the 5-string banjo.